To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Approve Plans and Specifications for the Oak Street and F Street Traffic Signal Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Oak Street and F Street Traffic Signal Project;
2. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(f) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-mentioned project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund (1200), Measure Z
DISCUSSION:
In response to public input and concerns for public safety at the intersection of Oak Street and F Street in the unincorporated urban area of Eureka, near Grant Elementary School, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works performed an Intersection Engineering Traffic Study. The study included collecting data of traffic volumes, intersection turning movements and investigating recent vehicle crashes. Public Works then determined that the Oak Street and F Street intersection meets the warrant requirements for a traffic signal per California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Public Works contracted with Mark Thomas and Company and subconsultant Fehr and Peers to prepare the attached plans and specifications for the project. The work proposed in the attached plans and specifications consists of removal of the existing pedestrian island, replacing existing curb ramps with American with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps, installing traffic signal poles, lights, pedestrian push buttons, and signal control facility, reconstructing the roadway for American with Disabilities Act compliant pedestrian crossings, and placing thermoplasti...
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